Ben McCanna

Press Herald

Ben McCanna has been a staff photographer and occasional writer at the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram since 2015 and has been working for newspapers since 2010. Ben studied creative writing and literature at Emerson College and embarked on a decade-long career in publishing after graduating in 1997. In his mid 30s, Ben shifted careers by taking a job as a reporter at a small newspaper in northwest Colorado and never looked back. Over the years, he slowly transitioned from writer to photographer - his true passion. Ben is a 2018 winner of an Award of Excellence from Pictures of the Year International. He lives on Peaks Island with his wife, a nurse practitioner, and two sons.

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Published
November 26, 2012

Waterville City Council to decide final police station budget Tuesday

WATERVILLE — City Councilors will vote tonight on a final budget for the police station project during a special meeting.
Published
November 10, 2012

Power of a good incumbent too much for 2nd District’s Kevin Raye to overcome

Kevin Raye had a lot going for him in his bid for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, but it wasn’t enough.
Published
November 8, 2012

Authorities seize 14 animals from Winslow house

WINSLOW — Fourteen animals were seized Tuesday from a home on Nowell Road after a months-long investigation into alleged neglect, cruelty and inadequate shelter, police said.
Published
November 7, 2012

2nd District: Election’s over and Michaud’s back on the job

Hours after U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud declared victory Tuesday, the Democratic incumbent was back to work in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.
Published
November 7, 2012

It’s back to work for 2nd District’s Michaud

Mere hours after U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud declared victory Tuesday, the Democratic incumbent was back to work in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.
Published
November 6, 2012

Michaud, Raye supporters await results

Polls are closed and election night parties are in full swing for the candidates in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.
Published
November 5, 2012

2nd Congressional District candidates finish campaigns in Aroostook County

Both candidates for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District are feeling optimistic about their chances at the polls tonight, but they’ll continue spreading their message to voters throughout the day.
Published
November 2, 2012

Fate of vacant Burnham Village School rests on three ballot questions

BURNHAM — The fate of the Burnham Village School will be decided by voters Tuesday in three separate ballot questions.
Published
November 2, 2012

In 2nd District Congressional race, candidates’ positions now crystal-clear

After four debates and two months of heavy campaigning, the candidates in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District have crafted clear and distinguishing images.
Published
November 2, 2012

Michaud releases internal poll showing 22-point lead over Raye for 2nd Congressional District

The campaign for U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud released internal polling data Friday that shows the Democratic incumbent maintaining a 22 percentage point lead in the race for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.